History of the Internet
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What significant invention did Tim Berners-Lee introduce in 1990?

  • The concept of e-commerce
  • The first social media platform
  • The graphical user interface (GUI) browser (correct)
  • The Internet programming language Java

    • Which major event in the development of the Internet occurred in 1995?

  • The introduction of cloud computing
  • The end of National Science Foundation funding for the Internet (correct)
  • The founding of Google
  • The launch of Facebook

    • What term became synonymous with the Internet after its introduction in 2006?

  • Social media
  • Wireless technology
  • Cloud computing (correct)
  • The World Wide Web

    • What was established in 1994 that significantly changed online commerce?

    <p>The launch of Amazon by Jeff Bezos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the role of the Internet change from 2007 onward?

    <p>It integrated mobile and embedded technologies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Infobahn' refer to?

    <p>A term used in the 1990s for digital communication systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which year marks the first appearance of the word 'Internet' in print?

    <p>1974</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant development occurred in 1983 regarding the Internet?

    <p>Invention of the Domain Name System (DNS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Charles Leadbeater is known for the quote, 'You are what you share.' What does this imply about online presence?

    <p>What you share influences how others perceive you online.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ARPANET refer to?

    <p>An early research project that laid the groundwork for the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which advancement marked the largest upgrade to ARPANET in 1985?

    <p>Creation of NSFNET, the backbone for data traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can you infer about the Internet from the description provided?

    <p>It connects millions of computers globally, allowing for information exchange.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following activities is INFLUENCED by the Internet as stated in the content?

    <p>Downloading data and sharing it via email</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym URL stand for?

    <p>Uniform Resource Locator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a fundamental technology of the World Wide Web?

    <p>FTP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the protocol in a URL?

    <p>It instructs how the web browser communicates with the web server.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which HTML version is the latest as mentioned in the context?

    <p>HTML5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the domain name in a URL identify?

    <p>The organization responsible for the information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are web pages accessed through the World Wide Web?

    <p>Via the Internet with hyperlinks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)?

    <p>To send and receive web pages and files</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the URL specifies the name of the file and its directory?

    <p>Resource ID</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major development in online communication took place in 2004?

    <p>Launch of Facebook</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant shift occurred in 1995 regarding the funding of the Internet?

    <p>The National Science Foundation ceased all funding for the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technological development occurred in 2006 that became a synonym for the Internet?

    <p>Cloud computing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the development of the Internet as of the present?

    <p>The Internet is deeply embedded in daily life, akin to electricity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key outcome of the introduction of mobile and smartphone technologies in 2007?

    <p>An enhanced capability for Internet access on-the-go</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the alternative names for the Internet mentioned?

    <p>The Net</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which year saw the first message sent over ARPANET?

    <p>1969</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was invented in 1983 that simplified site names?

    <p>Domain Name System (DNS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the quote by Charles Leadbeater imply about online identity?

    <p>Your online presence defines who you are.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which communication protocol remains integral to the Internet since its introduction?

    <p>Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term was mainly used in the 1990s to describe digital communication systems?

    <p>Information Superhighway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was ARPANET's significant upgrade in 1985 funded by the National Science Foundation?

    <p>NSFNET</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enables sharing information back and forth across computers connected to the Internet?

    <p>Information Superhighway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) in the World Wide Web?

    <p>To format and create web pages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a URL provides instructions on how a web browser should communicate with a web server?

    <p>Protocol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the domain name in a URL?

    <p>To identify the organization responsible for the web page</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What foundational technology serves as the communication protocol for sending and receiving web pages?

    <p>Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following defines the unique address of a web page?

    <p>Uniform Resource Locator (URL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of a URL's structure?

    <p>HTML Code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the Resource ID of a URL?

    <p>The file name and its location on the server</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HTML5 represent?

    <p>The latest version of the HTML standard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Internet

    • The Internet, also called the Net or Infobahn, is a massive network of computers interconnected worldwide.
    • It facilitates the sharing of vast amounts of information and data.
    • The term "Infobahn" became popular during the 1990s to describe digital communication systems and the Internet's telecommunications network.
    • The Internet enables things like sending data through electronic mail.

    History of the Internet

    • 1969: The first instant message was sent over ARPANET from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to Stanford University (SRI).
    • 1974: The term "Internet" appeared in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for a request for comments on the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) document.
    • 1983: The Domain Name System (DNS) was introduced, making site names easier to remember with endings like .gov, .edu, or .mil.
    • 1985: The National Science Foundation (NSF) funded the construction of the NSFNET, a significant upgrade of ARPANET, with five supercomputers serving as data traffic hubs.
    • 1990: Tim Berners-Lee created HTML, a text browser, and graphical user interface (GUI). He established the first successful communication using the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) between a client and server. Berners-Lee also coined the term "World Wide Web."
    • 1991: The NSF permitted commercial businesses to use the Internet.
    • 1994: Jeff Bezos founded Amazon, marking the birth of e-commerce.
    • 1995: The NSF stopped funding the Internet, making it a self-sustaining industry. Sun Microsystems released Java.
    • 1998: Google opened its first office.
    • 2004-2005: Social media took off with the launch of Facebook followed by YouTube.
    • 2006: Google CEO Eric Schmidt introduced "Cloud computing," which quickly became synonymous with the internet.
    • 2007: Mobile and smartphone technologies gained popularity, making internet access on the go possible.
    • Present: The Internet is becoming increasingly integrated into people's lives, with mobile, wearable, and embedded computing connected through the Internet of Things.

    World Wide Web

    • The World Wide Web (WWW) or web is an information space accessible through the Internet, containing a collection of interconnected web pages.
    • The WWW provides immediate access to millions of web pages, which can include text, colors, sounds, pictures, and videos.
    • The web is built on three foundational technologies:
      • Hypertext Markup Language (HTML): The language used to create web pages (HTML5 is the latest version).
      • Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP): The communication protocol used to send and receive web pages and files on the Internet, forming the basis of data communication for the WWW.
      • Uniform Resource Locator (URL): The unique web address used to identify resources on the web. It can be found in the web page's address bar.
    • URL Structure
      • Protocol: Defines how a web browser should communicate with a web server.
      • Domain Name: Identifies the organization responsible for the information.
      • Resource ID: The file name for the web page and its associated directories on the specified computer.

    What is the Internet?

    • The Internet is a global network of computer networks
    • It is nicknamed the "Net"
    • It allows for mass information sharing due to the interconnectedness of millions of computers
    • It is also known as the "Information Superhighway" or "Infobahn"
    • The Infobahn was a popular term for the Internet in the 1990s
    • It enabled information to travel back and forth between computers linked to the network

    History of the Internet

    • 1969: The first instant message was sent over ARPANET from UCLA to Stanford University
    • 1974: The word "Internet" first appeared in a DARPA publication about the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
    • 1983: The Domain Name System (DNS) was invented
    • 1985: The NSFNET, a major upgrade to ARPANET, was funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF)
    • 1990: Tim Berners-Lee invented HTML and the first successful communication between HTTP client and server
    • 1991: NSF allowed commercial industry to use the Internet
    • 1994: Jeff Bezos founded Amazon, launching e-commerce
    • 1995: The National Science Foundation stopped funding the Internet, making it a self-sustaining industry
    • 1998: Google opened its first office
    • 2004-2005: Social media revolution began with Facebook and YouTube
    • 2006: Eric Schmidt of Google introduced "cloud computing"
    • 2007: Mobile and smartphone technologies went mainstream, enabling wireless Internet access
    • Present: The Internet has become essential, with mobile, wearable, and embedded computing being connected through the "Internet of Things"
    • The Internet has become increasingly influential, with billions connected via social media, chat, forums, and video conferencing

    The World Wide Web

    • The World Wide Web (WWW) is a collection of interlinked web pages accessed via the Internet
    • It allows millions of web pages to be accessed instantly
    • Web pages contain text, colors, sounds, pictures, and videos
    • The WWW relies on three core technologies:
      • HTML (Hypertext Markup Language): Used to create web pages, with HTML5 being the latest version
      • HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol): Communication protocol for sending and receiving web pages and files
      • URL (Uniform Resource Locator): Unique web address identifying resources on the web
    • URLs have three primary components:
      • Protocol: Instructs web browsers on how to communicate with a server, including sending or fetching web pages
      • Domain Name: Identifies the organization responsible for the information and the specific web page being searched
      • Resource ID: Name of the page file and any directories or subdirectories where it is stored on a specific computer

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